In the year 1859, London was overtaken by a stench so atrocious that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a sign of life and trade, had become a putrid mass overflowing with garbage. Residents were forced to wear their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so prevalent that it infested even the offices of the
A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were destroyed, and the sten